Cajun BBQ Sauce
This bold and smoky Cajun BBQ Sauce is sweet, tangy, and packed with spice. Easy to make in 15 minutes with simple pantry ingredients!
Servings 10
Calories 45kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp light molasses
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- pinch of cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp black pepper
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients. Whisk until smooth.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Taste and adjust seasonings—add more vinegar for tang, or more sugar for sweetness.
- Let cool slightly, then transfer to a jar or squeeze bottle.
- Refrigerate and use within 2 weeks.
Notes
- Use this as a basting sauce during the last few minutes of grilling.
- For a deeper flavor, let the sauce rest overnight in the fridge before using.
- Try it brushed on smoked ribs, grilled shrimp skewers, or even stirred into baked beans for a spicy twist.
- Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks in an airtight jar or container.
- Freeze extra sauce in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and stir well before using.
- Fancy molasses is light molasses in Canada.
- Makes about 1¼ cups.
Nutrition
Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 242mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 568IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
